Credit Card / PayPal
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Donations can be made with credit cards issued in the United States.
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For PayPal, send funds to finance@bwnc.org
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To check how much you've donated, visit https://www.bwnc.org/checkmydonation
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For Donor Benefits, please email your Chinese Name and email address to finance@bwnc.org.
Checks
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Make checks payable to: GELS-NCAL
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GELS-NCAL is BWNC's legal entity name. It stands for Great Enlightenment Lotus Society of Northern California.
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Mail checks to 1338 Ridder Park Dr., San Jose, CA 95131
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To check how much you've donated, visit https://www.bwnc.org/checkmydonation
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For Donor Benefits, please provide your Chinese Name and email address when donating.
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If you need a donation receipt, please provide your email address in the note.
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After receiving the donation, the Finance Team will email the donation receipt to you.
Zelle or Other Bank Transfer (ACH/Wire)
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Acct Name: Great Enlightenment Lotus Society of Northern California
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Zelle: finance@bwnc.org
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For other Bank Transfer (ACH/Wire), please contact finance at (finance@bwnc.org)
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To help with the process of the donation receipt, please email us at finance@bwnc.org with your donation details, including date donated, amount donated and donor’s name.
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To check how much you've donated, visit https://www.bwnc.org/checkmydonation
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For Donor Benefits, please provide your Chinese Name and email address in your email..
Corporate Matching
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Please check if your company offers Corporate Matching for donations to non-profit organizations (NPO).
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If so, please check if your company is willing to match donations towards these entities:
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Great Enlightenment Lotus Society of Northern California (BWNC Buddhist non-profit entity)
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BWCEO (educational non-church non-profit entity)
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You can donate via your company's donation portal, or you can donate first and take the donation receipt to apply for matching afterward.
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To check how much you've donated, visit https://www.bwnc.org/checkmydonation
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After donating, please fill out this form for finance's reference: https://forms.gle/yW6PXBFE1X6wWPDw5
Stock/Mutual Fund Donations
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GELS-NCAL Brokerage Account Info
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Brokerage Firm: Charles Schwab & Co., Inc.
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DTC Clearing 0164, Code 40
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Account Name : Great Enlightenment Lotus Society of Northern California
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Account Number: 7436-7502
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Notify your brokerage to transfer to the above Charles Schwab & Co., Inc. Account.
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After the transfer is done, please email the stock/mutual fund code and number of shares to finance@bwnc.org. The Finance Team will provide a donation receipt, which will include:
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Stock/mutual fund code and number of shares
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Average price on day of receipt
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We recommend donating stocks or mutual funds held over 1 year for tax benefits
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To check how much you've donated, visit https://www.bwnc.org/checkmydonation
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For Donor Benefits, please email your Chinese Name and email address to finance@bwnc.org
Cash Donations
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Please donate cash directly into the donation boxes at
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BWNC San Jose Headquarters (1338 Ridder Park Dr, San Jose, CA)
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BWNC Cupertino Branch (21050 McClellan Rd, Cupertino, CA 95014)
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Or contact us at 408-770-2736 or finance@bwnc.org
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To check how much you've donated, visit https://www.bwnc.org/checkmydonation.
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For Donor Benefits, please email your Chinese Name and email address to finance@bwnc.org
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If you need a donation receipt, please provide your email address.
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After receiving the donation, the Finance Team will email the donation receipt to you.
Car Donations
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Turn used cars into merits!
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Bliss and Wisdom Foundation of Northern California is partnering with Charitable Adult Rides & Services (CARS) for car donation.
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Donate your car for charity. Plus you earn merits along the way.
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All cars are welcome, broken or used, from all 50 states.
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Tell your friends and family about this program!
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Don't miss an opportunity to turn the high cost of car maintenance into money for a good cause.
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Simply click on the link to get started:
Other Info
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We accept all types of donations: PayPal, Credit Card, Checks, Bank Transfer / Zelle, Corporate Matching, Stocks / Mutual Funds, Cash, and other donation methods.
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To check how much you've donated, visit https://www.bwnc.org/checkmydonation
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For Donor Benefits, please email your Chinese Name and email address to finance@bwnc.org.
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All donations will be used by BWNC in its general operations.
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If you intend a specific use, please specify, and we will honor your request.
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Great Enlightenment Lotus Society of Northern California​
DBA BWNC
501(C)(3) classification - Your donation is tax deductible
EIN/Federal Tax ID: 47-2643084​
